Senior Director for Treatment and Older Youth Programming
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Post Internal Days 0 Category Family Foster Care Description POSITION TITLE: Senior Director for Treatment and Older Youth ProgrammingDEPARTMENT: Family Permanency ServicesREPORTS TO: Assistant Executive Director of Family Permanency ServicesJOB DESCRIPTION:Reporting directly to the Assistant Executive Director of Family Permanency Services, the Senior Director of Family Permanency Services Support Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight to programs that support ourACS contracted foster care programs. These programs include the Fair Futures Journey Program, Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), and the Socio-Therapist Team. This position requires a dedicated professional with a deep commitment to promoting the well-being of children and families in need.Our Fair Futures Journey Program supports our foster youth as they transition to adulthood. It offers academic, social, and emotional support through tutoring, mentorship, and career readiness programs. Foster youth are paired with adult mentors who provide guidance and advocacy, while resources for mental health support ensure their well-being. The program extends support beyond age 21, recognizing the ongoing needs of foster youth as they navigate early adulthood.Our Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) offers intensive therapeutic care for children and adolescents facing significant emotional or behavioral challenges. These programs provide a structured environment where residents receive tailored therapy and support from a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Individualized treatment plans are crafted to address each resident's unique needs, incorporating therapy, education, and skill-building activities. Family involvement is encouraged, and transition planning helps residents prepare for successful reintegration into the community. QRTPs serve as crucial resources in helping young individuals overcome obstacles and build brighter futures.Our Enhanced Family Foster Care Socio-therapist Team provides specialized support to foster children and families. Socio-therapists conduct assessments, offer therapeutic interventions, and support foster families in understanding and responding to the child's needs. They collaborate with our case planning teams and other professionals and provide crisis intervention when necessary, aiming to promote stability and positive outcomes for children in foster care.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Program Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for programs that support family permanency, ensuring alignment with the mission and values of Catholic Guardian Services.• Operational Oversight: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Fair Futures Journey Program, QRTP, and the Socio-Therapist Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with regulatory standards.• Staff Supervision and Development: Provide supervision, support, and guidance to program directors and staff members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. Direct reports include: The Director of the Journey Program, Director of Residential Treatment Services, Director of Congregate Care, and the SocioTherapist Director• Program Development and Enhancement: Identify opportunities for program development and enhancement to better meet the needs of children and families served. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement innovative strategies and best practices.• Evidence-Based Model Utilization: Ensure the effective use of evidence-based models within programs, promoting fidelity to model principles and practices. Provide training and support to staff members to ensure adherence to model fidelity and achieve desired outcomes.• Data Analysis and Reporting: Establish systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to track program outcomes and effectiveness. Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to funding sources and regulatory agencies.• Collaboration and Partnership: Collaborate with internal departments, government agencies, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance service coordination, promote collaboration, and leverage resources.• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for the programs under supervision. Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess program quality and adherence to standards.STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCY:The Senior Director of Family Permanency Services Support Programs needs competencies in staff development, staff discipline management, and staff conflict resolution. They should excel in assessing training needs, providing feedback, and implementing adult learning principles. Additionally, they must handle disciplinary actions with policy knowledge, fair investigations, and consistent implementation. Effective conflict resolution requires strong interpersonal skills, mediation abilities, and proactive issue identification. These competencies are crucial for fostering a skilled, cohesive team and achieving the organization's goals in supporting family permanency.QUALIFICATIONS• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in child welfare, youth services in residential setting with demonstrated leadership and management experience.• Strong understanding of child welfare systems, trauma-informed care, and family permanency principles.• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.• Ability to think strategically, problem-solve, and make sound decisions in complex situations. • Proficiency in program development, implementation, and evaluation. • Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Guardian Services and to promoting the well-being of children and families.Position RequirementsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary 100-110k Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401B, Job development, Tuition reimbursement, 15 Paid Holidays, PTO Work Location Bronx, NY Division Family Foster Care 1780 About the Organization It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances. EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.This position is currently accepting applications.